Content related to the topic: lamb

22 July 2021

GB lamb prices tick up

In the week ending 21 July, the GB average NSL SQQ rose by 9.4p on the week before to average 260.7p/kg.

20 July 2021

Outlook to 2030: Popularity of poultry continues to increase

The latest OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook to 2030 has recently been published.

15 July 2021

Eid supports lamb prices

The upcoming Islamic festival of Eid-al Adha has continued to support demand this week. During the week ending 14 July the GB liveweight NSL SQQ stood at 251.21p/kg, up 0.95p on the week.

15 July 2021

UK lamb and ewe kill still at reduced levels

Lamb and ewe kill both once again recorded large year-on-year declines during June, according to Defra data. Lamb kill stood at 881,000 head for the month down 11% on the year.

15 July 2021

UK lamb exports continue to be under pressure

In May UK sheep meat exports declined 23% year-on-year, to stand at 4,850 tonnes. The vast majority (95%) were to the EU.

14 July 2021

What does the EU Short-Term Outlook say about the meat markets?

The EU Commission has recently published its Short Term Outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2021. Here, we highlight some of the pertinent points for the meat markets.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 4 – feeding and grazing management

In the fourth webinar of our herbal leys series, the panel will share practical farming experience of managing herbal leys, via short presentations and a Q&A session.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 3 – considerations beyond the price tag

This webinar focuses on environmental and financial aspects to consider when using herbal leys.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 2021

AHDB supported a panel discussion with the British Grassland Society on practical advice for establishing herbal leys in 2021 and beyond.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 1 – livestock performance and environmental improvements

A discussion on the impact of herbal leys on animal performance and soil health as well as sharing their experience of establishment and management.

12 July 2021

Lamb yield guide

A guide to processing lamb from farm to plate

28 July 2021

Spanish sheep production steady

During the first four months of 2021 Spanish sheep meat production has totalled 38,300 tonnes, according to Eurostat data. This is an increase on the previous year.